For all the mamas out there with 'no village'
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I’ve also been doing family therapy to get some outside perspective and suggestions too. It’s a new chapter and new territory so It’s been really helpful having her. It took some searching to find a good fit but it’s definitely been a game changer for my mental health with everything else going on in our lives
Therapy.
I know therapy can be expensive but we looked for a place that works with the foster care system and families, and they’re actually affordable and let you make a payment when you’re able to. I’m not sure where you’re from but they may have something like that there.
you are more than welcome to message me! we can facetime during the day! its just my bf and i with 2 under 2, but he works all day! some days are rough but i try to make sure to do fun stuff with the kids (park, play place, splash pad)
I’ve had to utilize a LOT of community resources and even on our worst days, I have no choice but to push through. It helps to keep reminding yourself : a day at a time, a step at a time or an hour at a time if you have to. Motherhood is a FULL time, unpaid, thankless job but it’s also the best job. My partner and I are experiencing a similar thing right now and it seems like we just can catch a break. It’s very disheartening. I also don’t have family or friends that can help out and once I had my son all of my friends that lived near us dropped like flies. Give yourself grace and try to remember that after a HUGE change like moving, financial struggles etc is a change in our comfort and environment and it can take time to feel like yourself again. It disrupts our daily routines but also breeds strength and wisdom from these experiences. I know that sounds cliche but If you ever need to talk my messages are always open. I relate to this personally ❤️